Deformable intraocular lens cartridge

Details Deformable intraocular lens cartridge Deformable intraocular lens cartridge

1994-02-17

1996-03-19

Jones, Mary Beth O.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or...

623 6, 206 51, A61B 1700

Patent

active

054999871

ABSTRACT:
An improved lens cartridge for use in a lens injecting device. The lens cartridge and lens injecting device define a surgical implantation device for inserting a deformable intraocular lens into the eye through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue. A preferred lens cartridge comprises a lens holding portion connected to a nozzle portion with a passageway extending therethrough, and including at least one groove in the passageway. Another preferred embodiment comprises a lens holding portion connected to a nozzle portion with an inwardly tapering passageway extending therethrough. A further preferred embodiment includes both the passageway groove feature and the inwardly tapering passageway feature.

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One (1) sheet of drawings of prior art device sold by Staar Surgical Company of Monrovia, CA.

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